If there are no stickers, how do you show proof of validity/payment ? Same here. They are doing nothing limiting people from driving into Mexico from the US. may need to have on you proof that you live in san carlos.. You will have no problem if you have a home in San Carlos. It sure would be nice to see at least one news agency US or Canadian let the loads of Canadians that winter here in Mexico know if they are able to cross the US/MEX border on their way back to Canada. They will stamp it for you. Help! But if they dont you might be able to enter the US by land. the Island is not allowing Tourists, but they do allow workers. Planning to stay there for ~4 days. You can get in from US to Mexico by car if you are US citizen or permanent resident. Thanks. I guess I have a couple of questions: What route should I take? US didnt reciprocate. More than a hundred businesses and industries have established themselves over the last few decades in Mexicali. I need help on how I can bring her back. If you go further south and the immigration officials at the checkpoints find out that you have an unstamped FMM card, they will ask you to go back to the border and get it stamped. If your an american citizen they have to let you back in. He has a current US passport and passport card. Hi, so basically Im going to drive to mexico and I got mexican plates but they gave me until April 6 to go to mexico to leave the car over there, will I be able to cross the border from the US to mexico? I confirmed that this is the only way you can legally drive a rental into Mexico as I am planning to do so this year under my business account. Can I go to mexico and re entrr on same day on F1 Visa. I am stuck in Cancun and cannot fly back home until I test negative but I cannot stay here 14 days! Many foreign residents keep their US/CA plated cars in Baja and have the plates/stickers/documentation mailed to them as required. Or what do I need? And yes you have to get car insurance the longer your trip the cheap it is. Both American, will we have any issues at the border? Ive tried reaching out to the embassy for a passport renovation but keep getting canceled. I have went to Tijuana to visit him probably 5 or 6 times since they stopped non essential travel. are not required to show proof of Covid vaccination when using the land border crossing into US. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS They dont worry about traffic tickets ,felony ,different story. I am traveling to Punta De Mita for my honeymoon this October. You can park the car in the US and walk over- Mexico never stops me or asks me anything. Due to COVID they could not get back to Mexico and my sister in law had her baby in the US. Hello! Yes, you are as long as you have a valid drivers license either from Mexico or The United States, the issue here is that if you have an American drivers license some Mexican police officers can make you go thru a rough time but if you have a Mexican one, in my experience is going to be less trouble to drive in both countries. Either country illegally invading the other is considered an act of war. People like you are why we are in this mess. WebTo get to the border, you will have taken either Highway 98 or Highway 111 (coming from Palm Springs way). The U.S Canada border is closed both ways for the same reason, the virus. Im guessing the Official border closure will be extended beyond Nov 21 but, if it isnt enforced Ill make the trek. How did that go? when will you zombies wake up and realize govt doesnt love you. IT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND HASSLE. Do you have any answer? Thank you. land border crossing port of entry., Its a bridge (though not really) from the US directly into the TJ airport. as for the import permit ,online is what I did, got it in less than 2 days. I fill it out only when I am flying out of Mexico or in. Yes if you are a US citizen or a visa citizen they cant deny you access. If you are a US citizen or have your green card residence it shouldnt affect you any of the restrictions of you traveling and coming back, the restrictions truly only apply to people coming from other places via their vehicle through the Mexico boarder, people can come via plane from where ever, you can also go to Mexico via your car and come back via your car. Ive been crossing on foot and sometimes in car every month. I think he wont have any trouble at all. Mexicali is a city in Baja California, Mexico, and it was founded in 1889. 2) after staying in Mexico, fly to US? Local officials in small towns are turning away gringos from US out of spite. Any tips or recommendations would also be helpful and greatly appreciated! Please help me. My sister-in-law came to Nuevo Laredo border with her husband who is Brazilian and Mexican and they would not allow them to cross. Thanks you .. please help ! did she go to school? Kayla, when we traveled with our cat across the border, we were told to have a current health certificate from our vet, documenting that she was current on her shots. I dont know what would happen if they said they are just tourists. Hola Gerardo, me preguntaba qu terminaste haciendo? Up to three dogs or cats, may be brought to Mexico as well as their accessories, provided that the corresponding zoo sanitary import certificate issued by (SAGARPA) is presented to the customs officials. You have raised a bunch of difficult questions. Shouldnt be any problems crossing into Mexico by car from AZ, I believe..correct? I do not drive, so I cross the border walking. I have a Work VISA L and I had to come to Mexico since my grandma passed away, my visa expires by the end of September so I want to know if I would have any issues with Immigration as I plan to flight back this Friday, my I94 expires until next year on May. USA paid $15 million to Mexico for lands north of the Rio Grande in 1849. Hi Lety, as the article states, there are no restrictions on Air Travel so you can fly between the US and Mexico. no I cross daily from San Diego to tijuana driving my car . Illinois has some the strictest restrictions for Covid-19 of all the states. The Mexican president should hold the Americans to the same standard, but it never happens. Hi, I am a french art director working in Los Angeles with a O1 visa, I made the mistake to fly to France to see my family and am now stuck there, I was denied boarding on my connecting flight and had to return to my parents home. With this, you will be able to travel from one city to another with ease. You will need a valid american passport to cross the border into the U.S. now. Thank stupid joe. Any info will help. We need to book flights. Hi Audrey We live in AZ and have tickets to fly from Mexicali to Mexico City on Dec. 19th to visit her family. The situation is in flux. When you crops over yo Mexico they will ask you what is your business there. Inconsistent policy. Tijuana is the largest city in Baja California and is home to many of the regions major employers. Makes a lot of sense.. Hello, Any information is greatly appreciated. Last week, I drove from Queretaro to Nuevo Laredo on the toll roads. Check with your airline for details. Tourist Card (FMM) Forma Migratoria Multiple Be as upfront and honest as needed. They are only going for recreational purposes. Havent been since COVID in March. If my fianc and I marry here in the USA by the judge can she then cross back to the US with no problems? They have insurance booths everywhere in the building where you get your permits and visa, it is quick and easy to get insurance. Misty you will Need a US birth certificate to prove citizenship, along with ID. As soon as I mentioned my house they waved me through. In fact, he encouraged people to continue their business as usual, even though the pandemic was ravaging through the border community. Return is usually to TJ airport, then across the border to Brown Field for US CBP inspection. But at this time this is the info I found. This is from the U.S. Department of State. As long as the car is register on your name you are good to go, Check this website from the department of state. Since there is No Air Travel Restrictions, can my Mexican gf and her daughter fly from Mexico city to the US to visit? Im sure though that tourists to RP and other border towns are more essential than tourists from Mexico to USA and that may be the differentiator in why Mexico isnt blocking American tourists. Are you surprised at the double standards both sides of the border? You can fly, as already mentioned, but you will need a negative COVID test taken 3 days or less before you get on the plane. I also have a current Texas drivers license (not Real ID). Once you cross it is pretty much a straight shot south to the Sea of Cortez. Did you drive from Canada? An item that costs $448 will include the following services: a) autobs ms baratos para el viaje; b) a courtesy shuttle bus; c) a courtesy shuttle bus; and d) a courtesy shuttle bus. Despite the fact that Mexicali is not a part of the United States, the city has strong economic, social, and cultural ties. Will I be able to cross the border back to the US with my work Visa? We will be able to cross the border at Nogales into Mexico for non essential travel, right? Looking to drive to MOnterrey via Laredo/Nuevo Laredo via the autopista in January. Consider this Americans are permitted to transit across Canada to get to Alaska, if they can state they are returning there to a home. Hello, Ive been going to San Miguel Allende and stay at my sisters house for the last few years until the pandemic hit. Now Im hearing its going to be closed ? If you were coughing wildly or falling-down drunk or otherwise draw atypical attention to yourself, there could ben exceptions. Used it in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, & Mar. You have to push for your rights, Hi. I am a US citizen with no residency status in Mexico. I have all the papers, visa and passport. Its probably the safest time to travel EVERYTHING is ultra clean! Even now with the current situation. My sister wants to go on vacation with us to Rosarito. is this okay? Just because you got a green light doesn't mean you are 100% in the clear. Im on a work Visa. As you get close to the border it is divided from the border lanes by a barrier. She is a Mexican citizen. I live in Belize and came to the US to care for my sick son. Any info you can share with me is appreciated. According to the article no nonessential travel until 9/21/2020. Stay in the right lane. I also hold a Permanent Residency card for MX. If the lane is not manned by an agent there's an opening expressly for motos to cross into the regular lanes just a few cars from the border crossing. Assuming youre US citizens with good ID, preferably passports but not actually required, you have full right to cross back into the US. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. My husband and I will be driving to Mazatln area next week (crossing at Nogales). I have an Australian passport. It doesnt matter if you are a US citizen. Hello, my boyfriend and I are driving to Puerto Peasco from Tucson in a few days. I understand they are charging for it now, it used to be free. Well said, thank you for some common sense. I need to get my passport stamped in July bcuz my tourist visa will expire and I plan to drive down to Chetumal and cross into Belize. That will lead you to Highway 5 in about a half mile at which time you just stay to your left. This isnt North Korea. Ask your dentist about transportation, You should be okay as long as you follow your own instructions cross take the Uber to the dentist office and back and cross . Traveling to Mexico over the border to drop of my cat to get operated to get out something they put on for her femur can grow back safely would it be okay then pick her up in 4 days leaving Monday August 16. Mexico will remain a top choice for businesses looking to gain the most out of their production costs as the country continues to invest in its manufacturing infrastructure. It has never been an issue for them and neither my other relatives who are also us citizens or legal USA residents! I came with a friend for medical reasons but they did not ask for any documentation to confirm that. Its a silly rule since we know being in your own car is less of a transmission risk vs flying, but the US is smart and knows itll create more $$ for the tourism industry. In my experience no two ports of entry operate by the the same rules and the rules are interpreted differently by individual agents. The capital of Baja California is located in Mexicali, which is located across the border from Calexico, California, in the United States. Thats One Of My Friends and I Dreams but to tell you the truth I wont recommend drive through Mexico right now I will say Mexico still safe to visit but on the road things are much more unsafe. Just be prepared. Phone Number: (760) 357-1208. Time to put away the Qool-Aide and go find some real, fact-based news sources. It is easy to get a business account. Has a person with sanitizer and thermometer at the door before entry. I need to drive to Tijuana to visit an ill family member. Best Western San Ysidro has a shuttle for medical appointments if you stay there. By car they didnt ask for a negative covid test but I have heard that by plane they are asking everyone for a negative covid test. As long as youre not wanted nor smuggling anything back with you, they will simply detain you and verify EVERYTHING youre saying. We flew into Dallas and people were getting checked by immigration and let in with work and tourist visas. It costs like $25 so you can be legal until you imigrate with Permanant residency there. My husband is temporary living in MX and I have not even tried with the fear of them not letting me through. When wrapping up processing of my visa, I inquired about the requirement for a form documenting my exit from Mexico to present upon reentry and how that is achieved driving into USA. You shouldnt have any issues going into and leaving Mexico. Nick, please let me know what you find out. Once I pass the border Ill immediately return to the US for the Visa renewal. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Its as simple as knowing which roads youll take when crossing the border between Mexicali and Calexico. Thanks so much. Syay safe, I am US citizen and recently received Mexican documents to drive my US plated vehicle for 6 months. I would register your car in California if you have dual citizenship. you mean you have to leave by 2:00 http://p.m.what if your dental work is not done yet? Hello Maria, which border crossing do you go through? we are planning to drive from Phoenix to Guanajuato next week. My wife and I are afraid to go to Mexico and we are permanent residents there and have business in Mexico as we go to our dentist there and I show my art work in San Jose Los cabos! I have seen it happen. Hello, my wife who is a Mexican citizen with a b1 b2 visa border crossing card and we want to travel to Las Vegas, but since I can cross driving and we have a wheelchair bond child we prefer driving, my daughter and I are both US citizens. I visited my fianc monthly before I began driving. Just be prepared to answer the question: Why you were in Mexico?. Sinopharm We are traveling in a motor home with a towed vehicle. Its been almost 100 days. Do you know what medical essentials the U.S. 15 year old girl can have to cross with her mexican mom? We dont have temporary or permanent residency. They can confiscate your car and possessions if you are caught anywhere in the country without a visa. Thanks for any guidance. Will we be able to get into Mexico/Back into US (landing in SD then driving across) with only Drivers L. And BC?? Shouldnt be any problems crossing into Mexico, I believe..correct? How safe is for me to go alone if I go early in the day? I quit my job for mid sep and the plan was to drive down to la paz, Baja to be with my girlfriend for the winter and possible obtain a job offer and a visa so i am able to work. LeAnn if you are legal resident along with your children you have no problem. Avenida Revolucin and Zona Centro are the citys two most popular tourist attractions, both of which provide an excellent selection of bars and pubs. Im going To the border in SanYsidrio and wondering if I could cross?? I live in San Diego and plan on walking across to Tijuana to fly out of there to go to Salina Cruz in Oaxaca State. Mexico is home to a number of major manufacturing industries, including automotives, aviation and aerospace, medical devices, apparel, and textiles, and consumer goods. Thx. I go to Tijuana/Rosarito Beach every 7 days use my CA DL / Birth Certificate I cross the USA-Mexico border at San Ysidro I pass each time but each time I get sent to 2nd inspection where I wait anywhere from 30 mins to up to 2 hrs to clear me out, re-verify my identity and get all my vehicle inspected. Hi Ruth , how did you get on with this plan was it success ? I am in same situation with European husband. I agree Evait just isnt rightbut what the U.S. is doing to Mexico, Canada does to the U.S.what goes around comes around.I have a home in Canada and cant go there. Its lack of safety or effectiveness is beyond dispute because if it were safe and effective, the jabbed sheep wouldnt be worried about being given covid by the pureblooded. It also serves as a major border crossing point with the U.S., allowing for a unique mixture of cultures and languages to come together. They can detain you indefinitely if they think youre not really a citizen. Any more info on this Jennifer? I think I have the answer if you message me. WebIn this article we are going to show how to cross the border from Mexicali to the United States. See this article on expiring residency permits if your existing Mexican residency permit is near or past its expiry date. Dont leave the US w/o a valid passport! There are some coworkers from Hungary, that need to do some work in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in a couple of weeks. When I come back I just say so. Just stick to the facts of whether or not US Citizens can cross the border. Stricter rules going into the U.S, however Mexico is being very friendly on their part. Will this be possible? Stay off the free roads. Ive used CBX several times its a quick and easy way to to cross the border via an enclosed pedestrian bridge inside the Tijuana Airport. Covid test not required to come back. Mexico, like most countries, has had import regulations for some time, but they are now more stringent about enforcing them at the border. There seem to be some comments suggesting that drive into Mexico is permitted. I am a 60 year old woman that needs to go from San Diego to Tijuana for dental work. Im a student with a F-1 visa but Im currently in Brazil so Im not allowed to re-enter the US bcs of the 14 day rule. Ive crossed both on foot and in car. If you are bringing more than $75 USD worth of merchandise per person you may declare it by driving through the declaration lane at the border where you can fill out the proper documents and pay a duty on the amount (16% of the total). CbX doesnt require covid test to cross into US from Tijuana airport. If hes British perhaps you should ask when he was last in the Uk? Hello. Nora, I go every month for a week to see my boyfriend I pass threw Miguel Alemane I have no problems going are coming just the immigration there check you up and down, When was the last time you went? Earlier this month (February) a friend of mine traveled to Mexico by car from Arizona with no problem crossing. Just make sure you check your email with a real computer not cell because the attached wont open Lol learned the hard way. because they couldnt drive up for the day is remarkable and so its a clear motivation. Do you know people who have done so? were currently living in Mexico City but planning to go back home to TX for the holidays, TIA! Thanks for the info Alex. Calexico, CA 92231 After being held for questioning and frisked more than once I overheard more than once the huddle of agents deciding my fate with shrugs and Im okay with letting her go are you okay with it Agent so and so? And then your fate is depending on Agents so and sos mood that day.. Theres very little Inter agency communication going on and unfortunately the men and women with the authority to say have a nice day or make sure you certainly dont seem to be the last to know. Be aware that tourist visas to Mexico max out at 180 days. Neither of us are vaccinated per religious beliefs. Thanks, please let me know im in the same boat in AZ. Is this an essential activity so i can travel to the USA and back to Mexico? Will they charge me an extra fee or just not return my deposit ($200 USD). Actually you can cross with your birth certificate and ID. I believe this totally applies only to air travel, sea travel.. Also, anyone driving down next week who would like some travel buddies? I run a dental clinic in TJ. It appears that only the US and Canada are enforcing this agreement, and I havent had problems when they ask me what I was doing in Mexico (or course, you have to be a citizen or a green card holder). Couldnt find this info anywhere. You are beginning to uncover the Covid Scamdemic. Regarding individuals traveling to United States with a Visa to work as an Agricultural worker, 1. I was hoping to make the drive to Guatemala next month to renew my TIP on the southern border. Can I cross over, buy the medicine and return with no problem now like I used to Pre-COVID? Im a mexican living in AZ with a work Visa but I need to cross the land border to Mexico in Nogales to get my dog and then go back to AZ. Their work would last 3-4 weeks. Will we have a hard time returning to the US? Trying to find a good dentist in Los Algodones. If you havent left for TJ, then you need to apply for a passport, wait for its arrival, THEN cross the border. As for air travel, you will definitely need a valid passport to even get on the flight bound for the US. The inabilty for Mexican citizens to visit friends and families across town is just cruel. You will be on the Pacific side for a bit and then head back to the Sea of Cortez. However, this article states that there have been no restriction as of today. Our American work visa ends in December along with our Florida Drivers License. Mack Hey Cameron, Im in the same situation, do you know if I will be able to cross at the CBX from tijuana to San Diego as a UK citizen who has been on holiday in Cancun for 14 days? We would cross at Los Algodones. The Calexico East Port of Entry, which connects Calexico, California, and Mexicali, Baja California, is the official border crossing between the two cities. Im a Kiwi whos been on a campervan holiday in America for 4 months. Usual time is 2 hours. Some doctors are seeing only urgent cases. It makes absolutely no sense!! We are both fully vaccinated and have our vaccination cards. No restrictions of any kind in Mexico. Easiest border crossing of my life even though it was borders closed to non-essential travel. Mexico wasnt enforcing that, back then. You could try to become a permanent resident of Mexico. I live in San Diego. It takes 2h 10m to get 172 km from the town of Desigual to the city of Lisbon. https://www.mexperience.com/expired-mexico-resident-permit/, Hello. Mexico is becoming one of the most desirable countries in the world to outsource manufacturing, according to a recent report. Do you know if on the way back from MEX via CBX, do they ask if your travel was for essential reasons? Coordinates: 324012.2N 1152318.4W. Hello I have a question my mother-in-law will be coming from Mexico and has her vaccinations from COVID bit the bus ticket person said Hera werent valid for her to come cross the border so I would like to know which are the approved vaccinations for a person to cross the border? Hi Ruth, how is the trip going Im in the UK and desperate to visit my boyfriend in the USA, Im in the same as you and was wondering how this went for you. So, Im hoping that my Mexican VISA for 6-months will be enough evidence that Im in the process of applying for & gaining my Temporary Residency VISA when I get to Mazatln because the 6-month Visa is technically not a Temporary Residency VISA until I apply for such in Mazatln. Then how come I was LEGALLY able to go there AND come back with EVER applying for an American Passport?!? So anyone can cross and get a tourist card. Am i allowed to cross the border to the USA to pay my taxes? Would that work? hi, the problem is not entry into Mexico, it is re entry into the US with an expired passport. If I leave the car in Mexico at my friends place, will they stop me at the airport? I now want to go home and have both expires TIP and FMM and keep reading there are stops all along the toll highway looking for expired to impound. Yolanda, for the last five years, is the law that in order to travel anywhere outside the United States, you must have a valid passport. Get educated. Mexican people are super friendly and awesome and narco related gangs you hear about in the news in Mexico dont bother local Mexicans or tourists. Its in black and white on the CBP.gov page. Dont go around killing people. I live as does my son, in juarez. Hello, I wasnt sure if you already went to Tijuana but you dont need a passport to cross over back to the USA. Wear a mask in the building. First, congratulations on the championships, wow!!! Besides insurance You will need yo get the Mexican permit for the car. DECLARATION LANE: If you have things that need to be declared, you will need to go to the Declaration Lane Carril de Declaracion. There, you will stop at the customs building to fill out forms and pay duties. Being married does not warrant entry if he holds a tourist visa only, in this case he can get back by air only. Im vaccinated and I say to each his own. I also live on the border, in Ambos Nogales. Also heard about returning on certain days due to how your car license plate ends? Can I drive across with a birth certificate. She will need proof of immigration if you get stopped going in. From what I can recall, there are no serious restrictions, but when you pass any check points for the military to inspect your car, make sure to wear a mask. Perhaps come Sept 21, rule will change. It took literally 3 minutes to cross. I can say by far, Mexico has always treated me with dignity. Hi Raquel, My friend and I want to meet in Mexico for 2 weeks and then fly to San Francisco, where I live. I cross in Texas so I cant speak for other states. My boyfriends cousin (mexican) has a house in Arizona and I understand hes able to go back and forth to Mexicali.
